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baton 1. a thin stick used by the conductor of an orchestra, choir, etc., to indicate rhythm or expression 2. Athletics a short bar carried by a competitor in a relay race and transferred to the next runner at the end of each stage 3. a long stick with a knob on one end, carried, twirled, and thrown up and down by a drum major or drum majorette, esp at the head of a parade How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The last runner must receive a baton but doesn't have the responsibility passing the baton to the next runner. But he re-injured his hip as he was passing the baton, so he probably won't practice this week, according to coach Paul Broneer. But in passing the baton, out-going CEO of the Year Hank Greenberg of American International Group singled out the FedEx founder for his entrepreneurial vision, his ability to execute and his creation of outstanding shareholder value. |
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